Zhang's Chinese Buffet, 3813 W University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZHANG'S CHINESE BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3813 W University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217
License #: 2612283
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 6/13/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Make table reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside fryer doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cardboard used as a food-contact surface. Strainer on egg crates. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing scrub pad, at drive through area.
  • Critical - Observed live flying insects in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Beef, chicken in chest freezer.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Can being re-used as scoop.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Multiple. Walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white seasoning at rice warmers. Repeat Violation.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/7/2011Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed no proof of required employee training. Same one employee still not trained.
10/28/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil at 87F and pork at 74F Establishment already on open warning with AC recommended previously.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. By drive thru window, in cupboard under soda fountain. One dry and old dropping only.
9/7/2010Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 1 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held greater than 41F. Eggs on counter at 82F, Garlic and oil at 86F. Repeat Violation 8/27/10 Eggs on counter 76F. Garlic in oil at 87F.
8/27/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Numerous bulk bins of flour, etc. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs on counter at 76F abd garlic in oil at 87F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in make table cooler broken
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice or water. Shrimp in pepsi cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chest freezer in outside storage shed
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Plastic bus tub of chicken sitting on kitchen floor Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken uncovered in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cardboard used as a food-contact surface. Strainer on egg crates. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloth under cutting board in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Soy sauce bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Plastic cup in flour and MSG bulk bins. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook entered establishment and kitchen from outside, but failed to wash hands when entering kitchen and then engaged in food preperation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting tops and bottoms off of green beans, without wearing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. torn
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wooden shelfs near walkin cooler door
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on prep table Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between contact with different raw animal products. Mixing bowl used for raw chicken and shrimp
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Ice tea nozzles by drive thru window
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Mixing bowl used for breading meats, on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Numerous food containers throughout kitchen
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Interior of mopsink
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of rice cook handle.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Clean utensils in dirty plastic container, in cupboard opposite 3 compartment sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Cups by drive thru window, wet nesting
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Severe ant proplem in outside storage shed.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Opposite walkin cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Back wall, by mopsink
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Throughout rear area of kitchen, ceiling sagging Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light when first entering kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Clear liquid in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. One employee not trained.
8/27/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 4 Swollen cans of thick soy sauce
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Tray of eggs at 82F
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers not labled
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs on counter at 82 F Garlic in oil 86F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Egg roll wrappers on back table Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken and beef in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Collander full of cabbage sitting on cardboard on floor
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Raw Meats in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed newspaper used as a food-contact surface. Spring rolls being stored on paoer menus in reachin cool
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Flour , sugar bins Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic water container lid used as a scoop
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Broken door handle of walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Interiors of fryers
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Cans re used throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic collander in sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Rear kitchen handsink
  • Critical. Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. At Back door
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Sagging and dirty
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Around hood filters
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In front area of kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Yellow liquid stored on floor
5/13/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, etc in walk in, eggrollstofu in reach in
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken on counter at 56, imitation crab 59-stated both items had been brought out for prep 30 min ago-placed back in cooler
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. broken thermometer in cookline reach in
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. pork on counter at 47-placed back in cooler, out 30 min
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meat over imitation crab in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt, flour, etc
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. metal bowl
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard box used to store ribs in freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of lime like build up in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. not approved for restaurants product on site
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. several cans in dry storage- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler-variety of meats prepped Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FOODS 56-76 SUSHI RICE DISCUSSED TIME IN LIEU AND LEFT PROCEDURE PORK AND RICE AND GARLIC/OIL WERE BROUGHT OUT AT 10:30 -placed back into refrigeration SUSHI RICE ALSO Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. box of shrimp Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. scoop for rice and peeler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. pan on shelf by onions
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray can and bottle by food lower shelf by water heater
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. BC by back door
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. side door
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. 2 found in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. mop and carpet
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. backroom-using boxes
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. BOOKS AND ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE : OTHERS EXPIRED
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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